Cougar Dam and Lake

Project Description

• Stream: South Fork McKenzie River
• Location: Blue River, Oregon
• Type of Project: Storage
• Authorized Purpose: Flood Control, Power, Navigation, Irrigation
• Other Uses: Fishery, Water Quality, Recreation

Hydrologic Data

• Drainage area = 208 sq mi
• Maximum observed flood peak = 24,500 cfs (1945)
• Lake Elevation
       Maximum pool = 1,699.0 ft
       Full pool = 1,699.0 ft
       Minimum flood control pool = 1,532.0 ft
• Usable Storage (1,516.0 to 1,690.0) = 153,500 AF

Powerhouse

• Number of units.................................2
• Nameplate capacity...........................25 MW
• Overload capacity.............................28.8 MW
• Hydraulic capacity.............................1,050 cfs